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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates to Tokyo is an approximately 13.5-hour flight. You can also do a combination of bus and flight; or do a combination of flight and train. Traveling from Abu Dhabi to Tokyo, you'll lose 5 hours due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Abu Dhabi in August, expect nights in Tokyo to be little chillier, around 28°C, while days are colder, around 36°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Mon) to allow enough time to travel to Kyoto.

For more things to do, other places to visit, maps, and other tourist information, use the Kyoto day trip site .

Take a train from Tokyo to Kyoto in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive. In August in Kyoto, expect temperatures between 39°C during the day and 29°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 15th (Thu) so you can travel to Onna-son.

Traveling by flight from Kyoto to Onna-son takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and flight; or do a combination of train and ferry. In August in Onna-son, expect temperatures between 37°C during the day and 30°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Sat) early enough to travel to Miyakojima.

You can do a combination of bus and flight from Onna-son to Miyakojima in 3.5 hours. In August, daily temperatures in Miyakojima can reach 37°C, while at night they dip to 31°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Tue) to allow enough time to travel to Ishigaki.

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Ishigaki

Ishigaki, the most populous island in the chain, features the country's southernmost city and acts as a transport hub for exploring the landmasses that surround.

Kick off your visit on the 21st (Wed): kick back and relax at Kondoi Beach, then enjoy breathtaking views from Tamatorizaki Observatory, and then visit a coastal fixture at Cape Hirakubozaki. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 22nd (Thu): look for gifts at Yurateiku Market, glide peacefully along the water with some of the best stand-up paddleboarding in the area, and then enjoy the sand and surf at Yonehara Beach.

Traveling by flight from Miyakojima to Ishigaki takes 2 hours. In August, plan for daily highs up to 38°C, and evening lows to 32°C. On the 23rd (Fri), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel back home.